Veterinary Neurologist
Board-certified neurologist needed at Vancouver's premier 24-hour specialty referral centre. State-of-the-art facility, collaborative team, and West Coast living — $180K–$250K plus benefits.
Work Schedule
Schedule to be determined with qualified candidate. Role is at a 24-hour facility but no specific on-call rotation or standby duty mentioned.
About the Role
Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre (VAERC) is seeking a Board Certified Veterinary Neurologist to join a dynamic specialty and 24-hour emergency practice. You'll work alongside internists, critical care specialists, surgeons, radiologists, and ophthalmologists in a fully equipped facility that moved to its state-of-the-art home in 2016. This is an opportunity to deliver high-quality neurological care while collaborating with a collegial, supportive team that genuinely values your expertise.
Based on the West Coast, you'll enjoy coastal mountains, warm weather, and the quality of life Vancouver offers — all while focusing on what you love: solving complex neurological cases and mentoring junior veterinarians.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, monitor, and deliver high-quality care for a wide range of neurological cases, prioritizing optimal patient outcomes
- Serve as primary contact for clients, communicating clearly about their pet's progress, treatment plans, and next steps with empathy and professionalism
- Collaborate actively with specialty services, technicians, and fellow veterinary associates in a team-based medicine model
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely medical records to support continuity of care and best practices
- Monitor and coordinate appointment schedules with the specialty service administrator; confirm appointments, adjust for cancellations, and prioritize urgent cases
- Engage with the referring veterinary community on a quarterly basis to share knowledge, strengthen relationships, and provide updates on services and patient outcomes
Requirements
- Completion of a recognized Neurology residency program
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Veterinary Neurology (ACVIM or ECVN)
- DVM (or equivalent) with eligibility for licensure in British Columbia
- Strong commitment to exceptional client service and genuine compassion for pets and families
- Skilled in mentoring junior veterinary professionals and contributing to a positive, growth-oriented team culture
Benefits
- Salary: $180,000–$250,000 CAD plus additional rewards
- RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program
- VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program
- Medical Library access: 2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research resources
- Continuing education benefits
- Relocation and immigration support
- Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees covered
- Referral bonus rewards
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Paid wellness days
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation time
- Employee assistance program
- E-tools for meditation, sleep, exercise, and focus
- Career and leadership opportunities (medical director, medical advisory board, special projects)
- Wellness initiatives and resources
- Community involvement opportunities through VCA Canada initiatives
About the Practice
VAERC is a rapidly growing Emergency and Specialty Hospital and part of VCA Canada, with over four decades of presence in Vancouver. The 12,500-square-foot facility features a robust Imaging Center equipped with CT, MRI, C-Arm, and radiography — delivering the technology and resources you'd expect in a world-class specialty practice. The hospital supports specialty services in internal medicine, critical care, surgery, radiology, and oncology alongside 24-hour emergency medicine.
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